My daughter came home raving about this book from school. Apparently, the main character, Katie, gets turned into a dentist by a magic wind! She then has to deal with a super scared patient. My kid thought the idea was hilarious and was actually excited to read a chapter book for once. It sounded like something that would keep her attention, and I was right.
She zipped through it in a couple of days, which is saying something. She said the part where Katie accidentally squirts water all over the patient was the funniest. There are some black and white illustrations scattered throughout, which helped keep her engaged, especially during the longer chapters. It didn't seem too complicated for her to follow, and she only asked me to explain one thing about what a 'root canal' is. I think it was the right length for her because she finished it without complaining, but it also felt like a substantial read.
The book is AR level 3.5 with 1.0 points. So, it's definitely geared toward younger elementary school kids. With a word count of 8349, it felt like a good stepping stone to longer books without being overwhelming for my third grader. I would say kids around 2nd to 4th grade would probably enjoy it the most.
This is a good choice if your kid likes silly, magical stories. If they're easily grossed out by anything medical, maybe skip this one because, you know, it's about going to the dentist. But my daughter thought the whole 'magic wind turns you into someone else' premise was really fun, and it definitely got her reading more. If your kid enjoys the 'magic tree house' series, this is in the same spirit.